Beans Bourguignon are simmered slowly in red wine, just like the classic French dish that's usually made with beef.

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the Culinary Institute of America
For The Journal News

Now that the holidays are behind us, everyone is looking for ways to eat healthy after a bit of indulging. Meatless Mondays is a good place to start.

Whether you live a vegetarian lifestyle, cook for a family member who does, or just want a great meat-free option to add to your dinner mix, Beans Bourguignon, a vegetarian take on a classic comfort food, is a dish you'll want to add to your repertoire.

"The name bourguignon comes from the region in France where the wine is from and the original dish was made with a very good Burgundy," says Culinary Institute of America Chef Katherine Polenz. "When you ...